2 more weeks...

I know it has been awhile. I have been so busy getting know my little daughter. She slept through the night last night: 11:30pm to 8am. YAY! :D She is also taking a nap right now. Usually when she sleeps through the night, that means no nap. I think she must be really tired. Russ and I are trying to get on a set schedule for Reina, especially since I go back to work in 2 weeks. I am dreading that! I was just going to go back part time, but my sister has recently become engaged to a wonderful guy. However, the date is set for December 20. So, I plan on working more so we can go out to Utah for one of the receptions. She really wants us there, so we are going to try. That means I will be working about 30 hours a week so Russ won't have to pick Reina and myself up on insurance (extra $600) and to earn more to save. Walgreens really is not a bad place to work, I just don't want to leave my daughter... who is crying now. I will hopefully get more updating in later.

12 Days Old

When I was changing Reina's clothes this morning, she rolled over. I am not kidding. I had her down to her diaper and she kept 'rolling' onto her side. At one point she got almost over to her tummy but then fell back onto her back. Then, as if she finally realized what she was trying to do, she just rolled completely over to her stomach. I promise, I did not imagine it. She is learning so fast. I am definitely one proud Momma.

New Life

Reina Cherie Prince was born on September 4 at 5:09pm. She weighed 6 lbs 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. We are very happy to have her as a part of our lives. She brings a smile to everyone's face. She is beautiful and very happy. We thank our Heavenly Father for providing this wonderful child for us to raise and cherish.

Happy Birthday, Reina!

Today is the day! It is 6:20am, Russ is in the shower. We have planned to leave at 6:30 to make sure we get there on time, which is 7:15am. I'm not sure what all will be going on. Hopefully this will be a speedy induction, but it is in the Lord's hands. I am so grateful for everything He has done for us. I am also grateful for everyone else that has been there for us the past nine months. I know it has not been easy. ;) Anyways, I am so hungry since I couldn't eat anything past what I had for dinner last night. I'll try really hard not to be a grouch. Well, I need to push my husband along. I'll update as soon as I have a spare moment. Pictures will be up soon as well. I'm going to be a mom!!!

Good and Bad News

I went to the doctor Thursday. I was 1cm and 50% effaced. That was some progress! We set up a date to induce: Thursday, September 4 at 7:15am. Wow! That's early in the morning. The good news is that she will definitely be here in 5 days. The bad news: Sam and Jackie will be in Idaho by then. They leave Monday or Tuesday. I really wish Reina would just make up her mind and come already so that she can see her aunts. I feel a little selfish, but I am ready to have her here. I want to meet her and see what she looks like. I'm trying really hard to be patient. I guess the Lord is teaching me patience waiting on Reina. That reminds me of a quote I saw on a teacher's desk: "Lord, grant me patience, but please hurry." That makes me smile. That is exactly how I feel, too. So, anyways. We are going to Wal-mart now to stock up on some stuff. Have a great day!

2 Weeks

Two weeks. That's it, well I hope it is. I am so ready for Reina to be here. Her room is ready. She has all these cute little outfits to wear. She needs to be ready and COME ON! I'm becoming a little impatient and anxious. I know it is going to be hard work when she gets here, but I have been looking forward to this day since I don't know when. I have always wanted to be a mom. Ya know, 2 weeks really isn't that long. It's just that it has been long enough! Any one else feel like I do?

Date Night

So Russ and I went on a date last night. It's been like two years since we have had the time, etc. to do that. We had a really good time. We went to TGI Fridays, my favorite. Then went and killed time at Lenny's, then killed more time at Target. We went and saw The Dark Knight at 10pm. That is so late for me now, but it was REALLY good. Oh, we bought candy at Target... slightly cheaper. I'm really glad my husband took me out. We enjoyed it and it was nice getting out of the house.